Influence/AssociationThere are two parts to influence: First, influence is powerful; and second, influence is subtle. You wouldn't let someone push you off course, but you might let someone nudge you off course and not even realize it.We need a variety of input and influence and voices. You cann... [More]

http://www.ziglar.com/newsletter/?p=578As I read this I was struck by the line, "She understood instinctively that people - especially our children - might not believe everything we say, but they will believe everything we do."  Last night we started a new chapter in our youth group a... [More]

TruthVery few of us are authorities on the truth. About the closest that any of us can get is what we hope is the truth or what we think is the truth. That’s why the best approach to truth is probably to say, “It seems to me...”There is nothing wrong with affirmations, provided wha... [More]

Lately I have taken up the habit of walking a couple times a day while at work.  They have a walking path around a couple of small ponds at the building.  It is a great way to revitalize myself, get the blood moving again, and improve even my outlook when it is not quite as it should be. &... [More]

Sent to me by one of my students in youth group.  Modified slightly by me. Think about...If I showed up at your door crying, would you care ? If I called you and asked you to pick me up, would you come? If I had one day left would you be part of that last day? If I needed a shoulder to ... [More]

Did you know that over 30% of American's are obese with over 20% of children in America having a weight problem.  It is "growing" problem, pun intended.  Diets don't seem to be the answer.  If they were, then we would all be able to loss weight.  So how come som... [More]

Normally I'm not one to complain, but right now I am just worn out.  I went back to work today after being off for the last 7 weeks (a story for another time).  I was not very happy with my JOB when I left and I am even less happy with it now that I am back.  It's not so muc... [More]

So I have been meaning to do this all summer, but never got around to it.  Well, I finally did today.  I started a 30 day program in EA Active Sports.  I have set my goals pretty low, so I should easily make them this first week, but I have to say I am tired.  After my worko... [More]

I have pretty much determined that I am not good at sticking to a plan-of-action and I have wondered why.  For me it seems that I have great intentions and I do make progress, but I am very easily derailed.  Set backs in areas of my life that are not even related to the goal I am working o... [More]

Ever want to look at the World differently?  Get a new perspective of the World?  Maybe change you mind by viewing things from an odd angle?  Me too. All this said just to say I am going to be redesigning the site a bit.  New layout and style and all.  It starts, well now.&n... [More]